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The Geometry of the Distance Coefficient in Gravity Equations in International Trade

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  • Ferdinand Rauch, 2016. "The Geometry of the Distance Coefficient in Gravity Equations in International Trade," Review of International Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 24(5), pages 1167-1177, November.
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